10-11-2021, 09:23 PM
PixLab thanks for the response. Yes I am a beginner even though I have used Gimp on and off for several years. Only recently have I become more involved. I have programed the scroll wheel in Gimp for the clone/heel size and angle which is very helpful. I am sure to find more mouse features I want to program.
My reference to fine tuning a selection box was in reference to Lightroom. I manage my image files in an old stand alone version (I don't want any software that requires a subscription). I do some preliminary editing in Lightroom before exporting to Gimp. Their crop function doesn't allow for zooming. I haven't mastered crop in Gimp yet I get confused with the way it works, not the mouse. Most of my current work involves merging images together to 16x9 format suitable for viewing on a TV or 16x9 computer monitor as a slide show. I prefer images to fit the screen.
I crop a lot with Gimp mostly when an image exceeds the canvas. It is a simple task for me to place a selection around the entire image that exceeds the canvas and select image>>crop to selection. I also use the canvas size to crop. Simply resize the canvas to an exact size, move the image into position and then export a PNG. I then undo a few times to get back to where I was, then import the PNG with the portion of the image I want to have.
I took a brief look at Wacom and it definitely will take more research. The first thing that scared me away was the need for a battery. Also I prefer a standard USB wired connection. I also need something that works well while I sit back in my chair with my feet on the desk.
My reference to fine tuning a selection box was in reference to Lightroom. I manage my image files in an old stand alone version (I don't want any software that requires a subscription). I do some preliminary editing in Lightroom before exporting to Gimp. Their crop function doesn't allow for zooming. I haven't mastered crop in Gimp yet I get confused with the way it works, not the mouse. Most of my current work involves merging images together to 16x9 format suitable for viewing on a TV or 16x9 computer monitor as a slide show. I prefer images to fit the screen.
I crop a lot with Gimp mostly when an image exceeds the canvas. It is a simple task for me to place a selection around the entire image that exceeds the canvas and select image>>crop to selection. I also use the canvas size to crop. Simply resize the canvas to an exact size, move the image into position and then export a PNG. I then undo a few times to get back to where I was, then import the PNG with the portion of the image I want to have.
I took a brief look at Wacom and it definitely will take more research. The first thing that scared me away was the need for a battery. Also I prefer a standard USB wired connection. I also need something that works well while I sit back in my chair with my feet on the desk.